1.. Hot DogsBecause they are high in nitrates, the Cancer Prevention Coalition advises thatchildren eat no more than12 hot dogs a month. If you can't live without hot dogs, buy those madewithout sodium nitrate.

2. Processed meats and BaconAlso high in the same sodium nitrates found in hot dogs, bacon, and otherprocessed meats raisethe risk of heart disease. The saturated fat in bacon also contributes to cancer.

3. DoughnutsDoughnuts are cancer-causing double trouble. First, they are made with whiteflour, sugar, and hydrogenated oils,then fried at high temperatures. Doughnuts, says Adams , may be the worst foodyou can possibly eat to raise your risk of cancer.

4. French friesLike doughnuts, French fries are made with hydrogenated oils and then fried athigh temperatures.They also contain cancer- causing acryl amides which occur during the fryingprocess.They should be called cancer fries, not French fries, said Adams .

5. Chips, crackers, and cookiesAll are usually made with white flour and sugar. Even the ones whose labelsclaim to be free of trans-fats generally contain small amounts of trans-fats.